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PaySignPAYS -2.96%69 EBITDA Margin % is 33.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 13.62. GuruFocus rates PAYS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, PaySign ranks better than 80.9% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. PaySign's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.30 Mil. PaySign's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.04 Mil. Therefore, PaySign's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.18%.
PaySign (NAS:PAYS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
PaySign EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
PaySign EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PaySign's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PAYS vs SWMR, YEXT, CINT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PaySign's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PaySign EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PaySign's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PaySign's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PaySign (PAYS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 33.18% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on PaySign and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 13.62. According to the industry distribution chart, PaySign ranks #539 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is PaySign's EBITDA Margin % too high?
PaySign's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.18% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 13.62. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09. PaySign's value of 33.18% is 310.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PaySign ranks #539 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PaySign has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PaySign's EBITDA Margin % compare to SWMR and YEXT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PaySign ranks #539 out of 2822 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places PaySign in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09. PaySign's value of 33.18% is 310.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.62 vs. the industry median of 8.09, PaySign has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.09, based on 2,822 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PaySign's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.18% is 310.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on PaySign and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PaySign's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.18%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 13.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PaySign stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PaySign (PAYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.96, compared to a current price of $8.85 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.18%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 13.62 and 310.4% above the Software industry median of 8.09. PaySign's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PaySign (PAYS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PaySign (PAYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PaySign stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.85 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.96.
GuruFocus considers PaySign to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAYS:
EBITDA Margin %: 33.18% (144% above median its 10-year median of 13.62)
GF Value™: $5.96 vs. price of $8.85 (48.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.4% above the Software median (#539 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PaySign Inc is a provider of prepaid card programs, comprehensive patient affordability offerings, digital banking services, and integrated payment processing designed for businesses, consumers, and government institutions. The Company creates customized payment solutions for clients across industries, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. The company's revenues include fees generated from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, transaction claims processing fees, and settlement income.
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